The grounds of Riverview Cemetery and Eastlawn Cemetery are being prepared for winter. Please note the decoration reminders for fall, related to vases, artificial flowers, wreaths and shepherd hooks.

Almost 1,500 shoppers attended the Autumnfest Craft and Vendor Show throughout the day. There were more than 100 craft and vendor booths including 14 talented youth in the Kid Makers Market, plus bake ...

Election Day is right around the corner, (Tues, Nov. 4), which means now is the time to ensure you have what you need to cast your vote in your local city/school election. Follow this link to check ...

October 21, 2025 Marsha Sloter, 90, of Algona, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in ...

Lessons from the Field The hum of combines is a familiar soundtrack in and around Algona at this time of year. As farmers gather the golden corn and soybeans from the fields, we are reminded that the ...

ALGONA—For the past four weeks it has been tough sledding for the Algona Bulldogs’ football team with four straight losses in district play, including three of those losses by a total of six points.

There’s always room for improvement Are you one who gets up early each morning and takes on a regimented exercise plan? Do you avoid the cookies and ice cream and stick to fruits and vegetables in ...

RUTHVEN—Senior running back Draven Keeler ran the football 37 times for 272 yards and scored four touchdowns as the North Union Warriors shocked fifth-ranked and undefeated ...

October 24, 2025 A funeral service for Barbara Tjaden was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka. Visitation was held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct.

November 20, 1948 – September 30, 2025 Max Shipler, 76 of Pahrump, Nev., formerly of Burt, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2025, at Spring Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. Memorial services will be ...

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Hope Severson, Paityn Sturz, Bailey Merkel, Jace Merkel, Aubrey Menning, Isaac Orban and Hannah Jenson were recently selected for participation in the 39th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival. Over 3,000 ...